DJ SOULCHILD

Being a Singer / Rapper / Dancer / Actress makes Harlem native Teyana Taylor a certified quadruple threat. She first sprung to fame with her cocky, catchy debut single "Google Me" back in 2008. But she's not just your average generic R&B/Pop-tart. Oh no. She choreographed Beyoncé's "Ring The Alarm" video at the tender age of 16 (!!!), got signed to Pharrell Williams's label StarTrek in 2007, has appeared in various music videos, featured on Tracks by Chris Brown, Missy Elliott and Kanye West, starred in movies such as "Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming", and "Tyler Perry's: Madea's Big Happy Family"...etc., etc. Her debut album "From A Planet Called Harlem" was supposed to drop a year ago, but had to push it forward due to her other commitments.

So, for those who aren't yet familiar with her music, then check out this excellent, fresh slice of uptempo R&B niceness entitled "Valentine". The quirky Old Skool-flavoured beat, along with the smooth synths and the catchy melody immediately won me over at first listen.The only bad thing about this joint, is the thought of Keyshia Cole doing a far better job, vocally...'cause this would be Taylor-made for Miss Cole. Ahem. Excuse the pun...lol...

RATING: 9/10
FOR FANS OF: Keyshia Cole, Amerie, Ryan Leslie, Chris Brown

Jesus Christ. I've been waiting 9 fuckin' months for this moment. Can you believe that??? Thanks to my oh-so-wonderful domain host (NOT!!!), my address www.djsoulchild.com had been accidentally deleted and publically set to "available", even though i had paid for 2 years, yet hadn't used it for barely 8 months. Ain't that 'bout a bitch??!!

So there i go, bombarding them with e-mail after e-mail after e-mail...no response. Called up, got diverted and forwarded to multiple employees who you'd expect to be qualified enough to help you out, right? Nope. Just a total, utter bunch of lazy, useless wankers who simply didn't give a flying fuck.

And neither did i anymore. I couldn't care less if the phone call to the USA was expensive or not - shouting, cussing, releasing tension, throwing all sorts of insults down the phone at them and basically going H.A.M. without a single hint of guilty conscience was well worth the money. Whenever i'm having a bad day, i'm really tempted to call them up and blame it all on them, just for the relief factor...lol...

But anyway, i've changed hoster in the meantime and i'm really happy to be back and all up in your grills again. Got soooooo much R&B goodness and news to catch up on and share with y'all, so hold tight!

Thanks for your patience and for checkin' back!

Musically yours,

DJ SOULCHILD

Feeling very blessed right about now! Looks like my remixes are starting to strike a nerve! Not only are countless DJ's reportedly bumpin' my remixes in the clubs in the USA, UK, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Latvia, Russia and Switzerland...and maybe even in other countries...but even respected, influential Urban radio DJ's are jumpin' on them!

Check out the video below:

"Aaahh hell naaahh! Not another damn Streetdance movie!!", i hear you say. Yeah, i know what you mean. This year is definitely the year of dance movies, with "Step Up 3D", the UK's "Streetdance 3D" and of course this "Stomp The Yard" sequel. I'm pretty sure it's no coincidence that these movies are all dropping this year, 'cause judging by the trailers, they all look pretty impressive in terms of dance moves and choreographies, as if they're trying to out-do eachother. As always, the acting is gonna be as crap as ever, but then again that's not what counts here, is it? We want a spectacle! Some spine-tingling, bone-breaking, joint-twisting, action-packed extreme-dancing like we've never seen before!!!

But will they deliver? Well, after the first two disappointing, boring, oh-so-predictable "Step Up" movies, i'm honestly not expecting much from the new 3D sequel. "Streetdance 3D" on the other hand, despite the unbelievably appauling, uninventive title, seems more promising. One reason being that UK's best crews, the incredibly sick "Flawless" and "Diversity" (as seen on "Britain's Got Talent") are making an appearance, and the other being that the UK needs to prove themselves against the mighty Hollywood productions. The first "Stomp The Yard" movie from back in 2007 was actually pretty good, 'cause the story line was more original, the dance style "stepping" in itself is very unique, and the acting was actually surprisingly good too, actors Columbus Short and Meagan Good had some great on-screen chemistry going on! So this sequel is definitely the one i'm rooting for.

The only thing that makes me slightly sceptical, is the fact that it's going straight to DVD & BluRay on 21st September. And that usually ain't a good sign..."Save The Last Dance 2" was the best example - TERRIBLE!!! But i guess we'll just have to wait and see...

Check out the official trailer: